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title: "Libraries and Information East Midlands — check charity number 527878 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Libraries and Information East Midlands a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 527878. Education/training charity based in Inspire Headquarters. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/libraries-and-information-east-midlands
retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:45:21.318Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Libraries and Information East Midlands is a registered charity (number 527878) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £19,113 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Libraries and Information East Midlands?

Registered charity number

527878

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Inspire Headquarters

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£19,113

Website

[www.liem.org.uk](http://www.liem.org.uk/)

## What does Libraries and Information East Midlands do?

Supporting partnership and co-operation across libraries and information services in the East Midlands.

## What causes is Libraries and Information East Midlands registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Libraries and Information East Midlands yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Libraries and Information East Midlands is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Libraries and Information East Midlands a legitimate charity?

Yes. Libraries and Information East Midlands is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 527878) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Libraries and Information East Midlands's charity number?

Libraries and Information East Midlands's charity number is 527878. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 527878?

Search 527878 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Libraries and Information East Midlands do?

Supporting partnership and co-operation across libraries and information services in the East Midlands.

Does Libraries and Information East Midlands have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Libraries and Information East Midlands. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Libraries and Information East Midlands?

Libraries and Information East Midlands's website is http://www.liem.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/527878).